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G-ma's Rice

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"This is the recipe for my grandma's rice. Being Hispanic, this is about as Mexican as you can get. Good as a side dish, or in a taco with ground beef."
G-ma's Rice Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the rice in the oil until there is a golden texture, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, and stir in tomato sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir in water. Cover, and cook for about 20 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by mariella 
My hispanic father-in-law also gave me this recipe! The only suggestion I have is he told me... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2005 by bcivers 
This rice is exactly the kind of rice you will find in a "traditional" Mexican... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by Scotdog 
I really liked this! I halved it & cooked it in my rice cooker. Used 1/2 chicken broth mixed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2005 by chez stacey 
This rice was delicious! It helps to have a heavy stainless steel pan to heat rice evenly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by Doris 
Believe it or not, a lot of AUTHENTIC Mexican dishes are bland. If you choose recipes that are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by Raoulysgirl 
I gave this a 3 because I'm actually not really sure what to rate it. It's a good idea...it's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by prov31princess 
I did the recipe exactly as stated and ran into one little snag. I cooked the rice for the 20... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by CHRISSYSDMT 
Very disappointed in this recipe. Turns out to be very very bland. The recipe on here called... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by seiermom 
It was dry and sticky with no taste. I added one 16 oz. jar of picant sauce. And some taco... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2006 by lizity 
this recipe was good but, it did not have too much flavor... Except for when I put it in some... MORE

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Nutritional Information
G-ma's Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 209

  • Total Fat: 3.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 249mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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